Overview
- Garrett had arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-September and was placed on injured reserve, making him ineligible for at least four regular-season games.
- Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Tuesday that the Rams will not start Garrett’s 21-day practice window this week and that his return remains a week-to-week decision.
- NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport has reported a roughly six-week recovery that could point to a possible Week 7 return if Garrett meets medical and performance benchmarks, but the Rams have not confirmed that timeline.
- Los Angeles has increased snaps for depth players such as Josaiah Stewart, Byron Young, rookie Wesley Bailey and Desjuan Johnson to cover the pass rush while Garrett recovers.
- Garrett was a major offseason acquisition after a 23-sack 2025 season, and the Rams say they will prioritize his long-term availability over rushing him back for short-term gains.